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Our Favorite Holiday Fridge Magnet

We stopped buying souvenirs when we were digital nomads. Discover the fridge magnet that turned us back into holiday fridge magnet collectors.

We collect memories instead of souvenirs . This saying was our mantra for three years while we traversed the world as digital nomads .

This lifestyle kept us constantly on the road, staying in cities for as short as a day and as long as two months. It also meant that we lugged four seasons of clothing and a ton of electronics everywhere we went.

To make this lifestyle work, we had to make changes in the way we traveled. We started staying in short-term apartments instead of luxury hotels. We also stopped buying souvenirs.

In the old days (prior to 2016), we bought souvenirs everywhere we traveled. We purchased little statues and art to display in our Philadelphia home, and we always bought a fridge magnet to proudly display on our refrigerator.

The miniature statues, art and magnets all ended up in storage when we packed up our house to travel. We plan to find them one day now that we’ve moved to Lisbon . But that day hasn’t happened yet.

Fridge Magnets as Travel Souvenirs

We weren’t alone. Surveys show that refrigerator magnets are the most popular travel souvenir.

This popularity makes sense considering that fridge magnets are inexpensive, colorful and easy to carry. For many travelers, these magnets are tiny travel trophies that don’t break the bank or the wallet. This popularity is prevalent all over the world though perhaps especially in the UK.

To celebrate the love that everybody has for fridge magnets, Daniel Scott Kitchens held a competition to find the world’s best holiday fridge magnet. The winner received a £100 Love2Shop Holiday Gift Card as a prize. How cool is that?

The judges may have chosen a magnet that’s tacky or one that’s tasteful. Or maybe it was weird to you and us. As they say, one person’s junk is another person’s treasure.

The deadline for entries ended on August 28, 2019.

The Holiday Magnet that Changed Everything for Us

Digital nomad life was wonderful but two years was enough. The lifestyle started losing its luster in Athens when Daryl’s iPhone was stolen on a metro.

A two-month stint in Da Nang nailed the coffin – we needed a base. We loved living in one apartment – we slept well and felt like part of an ex-pat community. Plus, we got more work done without constant movement.

Leaving Da Nang made us sad. The Vietnamese city had become a home-away-from-home and we weren’t looking forward to upcoming push that took us to Bangkok (twice), Chiang Mai , Sri Lanka, London (twice), Memphis , Fife , Edinburgh, Lisbon (twice), Hamburg , New York , Philadelphia and Buffalo . Just remembering those travel days makes us exhausted!

As we left Da Nang, the apartment manager gave us a magnet as a goodbye gift. Our initial thought was to leave the magnet behind since it went against our travel mantra. But we didn’t. Instead, we carried the tiny souvenir with us in three continents until we finally landed in Lisbon, our current home base.

That little magnet quickly served as a touchstone and quickly became our favorite magnet. We soon realized that we wanted a refrigerator where we could start a new fridge magnet collection.

Our New Fridge Magnet Collection

Now that we live in an apartment in Lisbon, we no longer need to lug around heavy suitcases when we travel. We travel lighter and can easily return to Lisbon with a new fridge magnet after each trip.

Our new fridge magnet collection is small – only four so far. In addition to the Da Nang magnet, we now have magnets from Burgundy , Flåm and Amsterdam .

These magnets make us happy every time we open the refrigerator to get milk for coffee or grab a piece of fruit. Since we have a lot of trips planned for the near future, the collection should grow quickly

Perhaps we need to change our mantra. From now on, we collect memories and magnets. Problem solved.

Holiday Fridge Magnet Competition

Hopefully, you entered David Scott Kitchens’ holiday magnet competition if you collect magnets when you travel too.

Entrants posted a photo of their favorite magnet on Daniel Scott Kitchens’ via Facebook or Instagram along with the #FavouriteHolidayFridgeMagnet hashtag. Some entrants submitted their favorite magnets via the competition site .

Entry deadline was August 28, 2019. You can check the full terms and conditions if you’re curious.

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Original Publication Date: August 16, 2019

Saveur Magazine’s BEST TRAVEL BLOG award winners Daryl and Mindi Hirsch share their culinary travel experiences and recipes on their website 2foodtrippers. Since launching the site in 2012, they've traveled to over 40 countries in their quest to bring readers a unique taste of the world.

I know exactly what you mean. I used to collect shot glasses from every trip but quickly started getting too many. Not good when you insist on ‘christening’ every one you get 😉

But it didn’t take long before I realised I couldn’t keep doing this! However, some trips are extra special and it’s nice to have a little something to prompt those happy memories. That’s why I like only being a part time traveller. It means I can have a base to keep these special trinkets. My cushion from Svalbard, earrings from Canada, beautifully carved wooden photo frame from Thailand… all these little things make me so happy because they remind me of a great moment in my life 🙂

Great collection of fridge magnets I love the designs I want to make like them but in a domed fridge magnets style. Thank for giving ideas.

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Easy travel souvenirs to collect & how to display them

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Wherever I travel, I bring a piece of that place with me. I regard ‘experiences’ as the higher order of souvenir that exists. However little materialistic items don’t hurt either. So here is the list of perfectly easy travel souvenirs to collect and bring back home.

This post contains popular souvenir ideas and some unique ways to store or display them.

Easy travel souvenirs to collect & how to display them

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For the most part, the souvenir ideas mentioned here cost $10 USD or less, with many even free (just add the $$ for the bookcase, photo box or album that you will use to showcase them).

Tip: When you pack for your trip, carry a small zip pouch or a re-usable shopping bag to store the souvenirs. They are great for souvenirs that are small in size and those that don’t break in transit.

Fridge Magnets 

A fridge magnet is a great souvenir to collect and keep. Prices for fridge magnets range from $3.99 to $7.99 USD. We pick up unique or iconic images of the city we visit, for magnets.

The fridge magnets hang on the refrigerator door at home. You can also showcase them on a magnetic whiteboard, cupboard, locker or mirror frames.

Fridge Magnets can be easily found in any local gift or souvenir shop, as well as airports and hotels.

• Magnetic boards – You can create a ‘travel vision board’ with souvenir magnets, photos, travel notes, etc
• Lockers – in school/colleges
• Mirror edges

Post-cards are lovely souvenirs to keep. It occupies very little space and also costs less than a dollar.

I collect and keep postcards in a binder. Another option is to use traditional photo albums and store the cards. GET A PHOTO ALBUM SCRAPBOOK TO STORE POST CARDS.

• Plastic photo albums – Place postcard in one sleeve, so that the backside is visible. Add messages or notes on the backside for displaying memories from each destination/vacation
• Scrapbooks – Use good old scrapbooks to create a travel memory book or turn them into a coffee table book!
• Photo frames – Use postcards as photos in frames/photo stands
• Binder – Display or store postcards in a D-ring binder by using sheet protectors
• D-ring – Store postcards by hole-punching them and stacking them in a D-ring clip – similar to recipe card 

Knick – Knacks

For us, knick knacks are all the random items that are souvenirs, but they do not fall into many of the specific categories. They include a big list of items from various cities we have been to. Like a mini Eiffel Tower from Paris , Chichen Itza pyramid , gingerbread houses from Brussels Belgium , telephone booths from the UK and such.

Just place them the good old way in a showcase or bookcase at home. Or if you are like me you can sprinkle your home and workspace with gazillions of Eiffel Towers. Prices of such items range from $8 to $25 USD. 

• Bookshelf – Bookshelves are an easy buy and easy to assemble to store and display knick-knacks
• Travel-only corner – Of just create a small travel and wanderlust space in your work cubicle or living room 

Coffee Mugs

Coffee Mugs are a great collectible item. Most mugs range from $5 to $10  USD apiece. I keep some mugs in my bookcase and some I use every day!

Coffee in San Francisco Mug keeps me happy 🙂

We once met a guy who loved collecting Starbucks coffee mugs from various cities, and he had a collector’s corner at home. We thought it was a neat idea. But coffee mugs from any souvenir store would do.

Get creative! Set up a corner with travel collectible – mugs!

If coffee is not your thing, substitute that with slot glasses. They are easy to carry and would rarely break in transit, as they are small and cute!

Another option is beer glasses.

• Kitchen for use – Most coffee mugs are machine washable and microwave safe (check the item before use). So they are perfect to enjoy a warm cup of tea every day. 
• Pen holder – I LOVE using travel mugs for pens and stationery items. They stay in good shape and reminds me of my travel times. It is a great conversation starter at work too!
• Showpiece – Display mugs along with other knick-knacks
• Coffee mug corner – Just like a bar-at-home, create a tray or trolley with travel coffee mugs!
• Beer or shot glasses – Display them in your bookshelf or bar tray! Use good old scrapbooks to create a travel memory book or turn them into a coffee table book! 

Art is a great way to decorate your living or workspace. Art pieces can be a painting (which is super easy to roll and carry, without the frame that is) or a lamp, a carpet, a rug or even earthen pots.

Depending on your luggage or carry-on size, you can choose your souvenir.

As carry-on travelers, we prefer smaller items like a small painting or artwork. We bought this oil painting from Havana Cuba , isn’t it pretty?

• Wall hanging – Put them to use as they are – on the wall or place them against the wall
• Art without frame – They are perfect to be put into any photo frame you like. Displaying them on a large (almost wall size) cork board is a good idea. Mix and match them with different art pieces from your travels. Or set them up by theme – like Europe only, anniversary trips, national parks, etc.

For all the ladies out there who love jewelry, did you know that these pretty pieces can also be a souvenir that you can carry with you all day long, and anywhere you go? Like for example, Mexico’s silver jewelry (.925) is very popular and relatively cheaper to buy, when you are in the country. I flaunt my silver slipper pendant (in green) to work.

If not silver, gold or Swarovski crystals, try artificial craftsmanship. I love my blue Azulejo tile patterned earrings from Lisbon Portugal . They cost less than 5 euro. So I carry a piece of Portuguese love wherever I go.

I collect a lot of Pandora Silver jewelry, and they have iconic city charms that you can only purchase from specific destinations like Miami and Las Vegas to name a few. I have travel and destination-specific charms on my Pandora bracelet, but they were purchased locally (and in case you are wondering I have a travel bracket with an Eiffel tower, a suitcase, camera, passport and a couple of globes!) 

Jewelry box, spice containers or any containers

Jewelry boxes make for great travel souvenirs to collect and bring back home. You can use them for storage of course or for showcasing your places of travel. For the most part, they are lightweight and easy to carry and cost under $10 USD.

Ticket stubs in a scrapbook, photo albums or photo box

Now, this souvenir idea is sort of FREE. When you take public transport or any attraction that gives you a printed ticket, you can use that as a souvenir item and display them on a corkboard or a photo box.

Another option is to put them in a photo album (yes, even the ones with plastic covers) and place them as a coffee table magazine. To make this even MORE interesting, buy a 2 pocket photo album – place ticket stubs on one and postcard from the same destination on another (You can substitute a postcard for an actual photo or a note about that place).

Note: If you still print or get boarding passes you can only treasure them for a limited time. The printing or the ink on the passes will eventually fade and disappear. Yea, we tried that. Instead, opt for attractions or transit tickets as they are printed on regular cardstock paper.  

• Plastic photo albums – Place tickets, etc in one sleeve, so that the backside is visible. Add messages or notes on the backside for displaying memories from each destination/vacation
• Photo box – Pin them (using push pins), add notes, color, photos – mix it up! BUY A PHOTO OR MEMORY BOX HERE
• Glass bottle – Display or store tickets in a glass bottle – mix it with a variety of tickets so that it looks colorful

Guide books and itineraries

If you buy guidebooks, yes this kind . Place them in your bookshelf and show off how well-traveled you are. Although not a souvenir in its truest form, it still signifies places you have been to.

On another note, you can use your actual itinerary as a souvenir – whether it is handwritten notes or printed itinerary, store them in a travel journal or a binder (you can tell I love office supplies and binders).

Photographs

Photographs are an immense source of travel memories. People take a lot of pictures of the iconic bridge or building, without being in them.

Always remember to take lots of pictures of you and your loved ones in a new city.  Your pictures in a new city will be your treasured memories forever and a source of stories for future generations.

• Plastic photo albums  
• Photo frames  
• Photobook – Create a photo book online. Have a theme – create them by year, or country
• Blow up/enlarge photos – Re-create wanderlust moments by enlarging travel photos and displaying them in your living or bedroom for inspiration
• Create custom products – Use photos from travel in personalized mugs, mousepads, blankets, etc
• Yearly calendar – Every year, create a desk calendar (or one-page calendar with a photo collage) with the previous year’s travel memories. It is a great gift option, plus makes good use of photos too!

Coins and Currency

Coins and currencies leftover from a trip can be collected as souvenirs. I consider them as free souvenirs.

You can collect and store them in coin jars or coin albums ~ neatly labeled with the country’s name.

• Plastic cover stamp collection books – Place them in stamp collection books, like stamps
• Coin collection albums
• Small candy jar – Use coins as souvenirs by displaying them in transparent candy jars. Get creative, paint the jars
• Coin purse – Use good old coin purses to store them (as collectibles or for future use)

Flags or flag patches

Flags or flag patches are a great way to wear your travel memories. You can purchase them in the country of visit and bring them home as souvenirs. They cost about $3 USD or less.

There are many ways to use these patches. You can add them to a plain scarf (maybe fill it with all the patches or just your favorite ones). Or on caps, shirts, or any clothing really.

Or keep them as is, and use them as photo props or in your memory box. The possibilities are endless.

I love collecting key-chains. Sometimes I buy 2 (of the same city) – one for regular usage and one as a keepsake. I have a box full of key-chains, and I keep some on a jewelry hanger.

Sometime in the future, I plan on getting a corkboard and clipping all key-chains to it.

• Corkboard – Use push pins to display
• Jewelry Hanger – Instead of chains and neckpieces, use them to display your wanderlust key-chains 

Edible Souvenirs

When you visit a new destination, you got to try their local cuisine. Although you cannot bring back an entire pot of Hungarian Goulash, you can pack a box of Parisian macaroons, Swiss chocolates or Gouda cheese from the Netherlands.

As long as they are sealed tight and are air craft-friendly, you can bring a piece of joy in your suitcase.

“Made in ABC” category of souvenirs

Now for luxury fan lovers, I know many of my friends who would LOVE to spend hours at London Heathrow for luxury handbags or scarfs. And many who have a liking for “Made in France” stamp on their Louis Vuitton purses and why not, they are a French fashion house.

This is just one example. If you are leaving for Iceland , try Blue Lagoon’s face mask and bring them home. Or buy their popular patterned sweater or IceWear jackets (they are very functional if you live in colder countries like my Canada-land!).

There are cheaper alternatives too when it comes to buying local with  “made in the country” stamp.

For example, Indian silk, cotton or tie, and dye scarfs are not super expensive and they are made locally and it will have the “Made in India” stamp. Match your colorful scarves with all beige or black clothes.

Clothes are popular travel souvenirs to bring back home. We recommend getting an authentic piece that is like the above “made in that country ” and also popularly worn there (but still serves a functional purpose, where you live).

Take the example of woolen textiles from Peru in South America or men’s traditional dress from the Middle East. They are unique, very evidently locally made and you are helping the community in that as well.

Getting a Tattoo

Although we have not done this ourselves, many people we know, love to get a tattoo with either the date, airport code or the destination name/ map from their travels. It is a cool way to showcase different places you have traveled to. 

Final Thoughts 

Always remember when you make purchases abroad – there are certain restrictions and dollar limits that you need to be aware of. Canadian residents returning from their overseas trip have a certain dollar amount attached to items bought or received as gifts.

Keep receipts or track your purchases or gifts that you are bringing back home. If it is over a certain limit, you have to declare and possibly pay taxes. Meat, poultry and certain dairy products are not allowed inside the country.

Similarly, the United States and European Nationals have different limits and item exemptions or even VAT returns. Either way, remember to fill out the customs form truthfully. And keeping track of your budget during your trip will help you do that easily. It is okay to buy a big-ticket item overseas, just remember to declare it upon arrival.

These are my favorite list of souvenirs that I normally collect. What do you collect in your travels?

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Mayuri is the founder & editor of ToSomePlaceNew. An Indian-Canadian globetrotter, she has traveled to over 100 cities and 40+ countries.

Mayuri has a graduate degree in History and is an MBA. She loves traveling the world particularly Europe, capturing historical nuances, and discussing that over a cup of coffee with her husband, Salil. 

She has lived in Portugal, Canada and India.

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I buy a magnet for my mother everytime I travel. She has so many now that she’s had to buy a magnet board as the fridge is full! And now all her friends think she’s so incredibly well travelled! LOL! My personal favourite thing to collect when I travel are Christmas decorations! So everytime I bring them out at the end of the year, my family and I reminisce the places we had visited:)

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The greatest enemy to traveling comfortably when temperatures climb high is sweat — especially in that area. With its quick-dry fabric and breathability, the Duer No Sweat Shorts will keep them cool and free of embarrassing sweat stains even on a Nile River cruise in the steamiest of months. While the material on these shorts feels more midweight in nature, they wear comfortably like gym shorts and have an insanely stretchy movement to them. Naturally, this makes them a great option for guys who will be climbing the Spanish Steps in Rome, or doing a low-impact cruise around Yosemite Falls. Featuring a relaxed fit and specialized fibers that naturally keep away moisture and bacterial growth, Duer’s No Sweat shorts are outfitted with five deep, sturdy pockets to securely stash Dad’s (many) essentials. 

Twelve South AirFly SE Bluetooth Wireless Audio Transmitter

If your recipient is also your favorite travel companion (or someone who only uses Bluetooth headphones), give them the gift of endless in-flight entertainment with this tech-savvy wireless audio transmitter. It connects any pair of wireless headphones to the plane's seatback console via Bluetooth, so your seatmate can unwind with a movie or TV show of their choice without the use of the airline's provided wired headphones. If you're shopping for a gym buff, this device can also be used to connect wireless headphones to the machines' console as well. 

Smartish Crown Joule Charging Cord

By a certain age, we all have a drawer filled with cables and we don’t know what they’re for. This Smartish Crown Joule universal cable ensures you’ll never have to watch Dad make Yosemite Sam noises while he feverishly rifles through said drawer looking for the “right charger” ever again as its a three-in-one micro-USB, lightning, and USB-C charger (which means it's compatible with most Apple and Android devices). It boasts a fabric-wrapped cable for less tangling and fraying, but the real perk is that you can charge multiple devices at once. 

AeroPress Go Coffee Maker

We’re all tickled by the current price of a to-go coffee, especially Dad. To show your lifetime financial advisor that you’ve been listening to his advice, pick up this on-the-go coffee maker by AeroPress for Father’s Day, which promises to energize him with a nice cup of joe while traveling. The AeroPress makes espresso-style, cold brew, and traditional coffee you would otherwise swear came from a French press with many other perks. Case in point: The coffee brews very quickly using a process that involves air pressure and microfiltration. The AeroPress Go works best with medium fine ground coffee, with or without a grinder, and it even comes with a mug for coffee consumption anywhere there’s access to water. From the summit of Aspen Mountain to boating around Lake Tahoe, this lightweight, portable coffee maker is a gift they will want to show off, especially if he’s into camping, backpacking, skiing, or sailing — not to mention, you’ll get the added benefit of always having access to coffee, too. 

Jivock 300x25 Binoculars With Phone Adapter

These genius mini pocket binoculars pack lots of value; they provide incredibly clear magnification, are waterproof, and come with a neck strap, portable bag, and a phone adapter so you can see the picture directly on your mobile device. Featuring a 300-times magnification zoom and a 25-millimeter field of view, here are just some ideas for how Dad can use these binoculars on his travels: a bird-watching journey in the Galapagos Islands, gorilla trekking in Rwanda, or simply peeping the New York City skyline from a trendy riverfront restaurant like Blu on the Hudson . 

Mofokeay Wireless Speaker and Lantern Set

Whether you're shopping for the grill master, the decor connoisseur, or the gardening enthusiast, these two-in-one outdoor speakers will win them over. At first glance, they look like ordinary lanterns, but they're actually equipped with a Bluetooth speaker so you can fill your outdoor space with your favorite tunes. It's the perfect gift for anyone who loves hosting summer parties, as well as someone who can always be found lounging in the backyard. They also come in handy on camping trips! 

GCI Outdoor Slim-fold Cook Station

If Dad takes his camp cooking seriously, then he'll be blown away by this foldable outdoor cook station that acts as a prep station, stovetop, and extra table. Highly portable and functional, it maximizes your campground culinary experience with its multi-table design, which features four mini tabletops on the sides and a storage rack down below so everything has a secure place. There's even a hook to hang a garbage bag and a paper towel roll holder. Even better, the main table is made with heat-resistant aluminum so you can put your camp stove on it. 

MiiR Wide-mouth Water Bottle

There are, without a doubt, lots of travel thermoses out there to choose from, but MiiR’s wide-mouth version rises to the top, especially for campers, hikers, or any Pops who is always on the go. It is also incredibly leakproof, keeps drinks at their temperature for hours, and has a durable stainless steel exterior with a luxe-looking powder coat finish — plus, an easy-to-carry and comfortable loop cap. Available in 16-, 20-, and 32-ounce options, no matter how thirsty your big guy is, this water bottle comes in a size and a color to suit his personality. MiiR is also a B-certified, climate-neutral corporation that gives 1 percent back to the planet. 

Groove Life Men’s Belt

There’s something about needing to adjust your belt several times per day that can make a man feel, well, a little too much like his dad. Thanks to its design and signature magnetic aluminum buckle, this Groove Life Men’s Belt only needs to be adjusted once (and the sound it makes when it snaps in place will even make him feel quite cool). Held together with neodymium magnets, it snaps and latches securely but releases easily when needed. The everyday adventure lifestyle belt is as functional as it is comfortable and stylish for your guy to wear, with a sturdy A380 aluminum alloy buckle and a webbed poly fabric that securely stretches, making it ideal for lots of different tactical gadgets. Right now, certain colors are on sale, so make sure to grab one so you can save some cash. 

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Clarence Thomas, in Financial Disclosure, Acknowledges 2019 Trips Paid by Harlan Crow

The justice amended an earlier filing to include vacations to Bali and an exclusive California club paid for by the Texas billionaire Harlan Crow.

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Justice Clarence Thomas acknowledged on Friday additional luxury travel he had accepted from a conservative billionaire, amending a previous financial disclosure to reflect trips he had taken to an Indonesian island and a secretive all-male club in the Northern California redwoods.

The trips, taken in 2019, were earlier revealed by ProPublica , but it is the first time that Justice Thomas has included them on his financial disclosures .

Other Supreme Court justices chronicled their gifts, travel and money earned from books and teaching. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson reported receiving four concert tickets valued at about $3,700 from Beyoncé and $10,000 of artwork for her chambers from the Alabama artist and musician Lonnie Holley .

The financial disclosures, released yearly, are one of the few public records available about the justices’ lives, providing select details of their activities outside the court. A steady drumbeat of revelations about ties between some of the justices and wealthy donors has only intensified interest in the reports, particularly after disclosures that Justice Thomas had accepted lavish gifts and travel from affluent friends over decades.

Books are one of the few ways that the justices can earn outside, uncapped money . Justice Jackson reported $893,750 from an advance for her coming book, a memoir. Justice Neil M. Gorsuch listed a book advance of $250,000.

Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh disclosed a $340,000 advance. He is working on a legal memoir, still untitled, and is expected to offer a firsthand account of his contentious confirmation hearing in 2018 and an attempt on his life in 2022. The deal was earlier reported by Axios .

Justice Sonia Sotomayor continued to earn royalties for her books, including about $87,000 in proceeds this year. She cited about $1,900 for voicing a character on an animated children’s show on PBS, “Alma’s Way,” about a Puerto Rican girl from the Bronx and her family. The narrative arc is not unfamiliar to the justice, whose Puerto Rican parents raised her in public housing in the Bronx.

The 2019 trips disclosed by Justice Thomas refer to two excursions with Harlan Crow, a Texas real estate magnate and donor to conservative causes. During one, he and his wife, Virginia Thomas, flew aboard Mr. Crow’s private jet to Indonesia, where they spent more than a week island-hopping on Mr. Crow’s superyacht.

Justice Thomas did not provide a dollar value on his disclosure form, but ProPublica had estimated that if Justice Thomas had paid for the plane trip and yacht himself, the trip could have exceeded $500,000.

The second trip, listed as a visit to Monte Rio, Calif., appears to be an excursion to Bohemian Grove, an exclusive retreat held on a 2,700-acre property in Sonoma County, north of San Francisco. Mr. Crow is a member of the club.

Justice Thomas did not report any gifts or private jet flights or travel from benefactors for 2023, the year covered by the most recent disclosures. He listed only one gift, a pair of photo albums worth $2,000 from Terrence and Barbara Giroux. Mr. Giroux is the departing executive director of the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, an exclusive group that includes figures at some of the highest echelons of society.

As a member of the group, Justice Thomas has granted it unusual access to the Supreme Court, presiding over an annual ceremony in the courtroom and meeting with and mentoring the recipients of college scholarships awarded by the group and worth millions of dollars a year; many come from backgrounds that mirror his own.

Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. was granted an extension this year, said the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, which offers support for the federal judiciary and handles the financial records . That is in keeping with his typical practice. According to Fix the Court, an advocacy group critical of the court’s lack of transparency, for more than a decade he has delayed filing his disclosure.

Last year, both Justice Thomas and Justice Alito requested and received extensions on filing their disclosure forms. Neither cited a reason in asking for a delay.

Read Justice Clarence Thomas’s Financial Disclosures for 2023

The Supreme Court justice also included an amendment for his 2019 filing.

When his form was released to the public , Justice Thomas had included an unusual addendum, a statement defending his acceptance of gifts from Mr. Crow . In reporting a real estate deal, a sale of his mother’s single-family home to Mr. Crow, he said in the statement that he had “inadvertently omitted” such information, which also sought to justify his decision to fly on private jets. He stated that he had been advised to avoid commercial travel after the leak of the draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade. However, he did not list any private plane travel in 2023.

The Supreme Court, under mounting pressure and intense public scrutiny, adopted its first ethics code in November. Judges in lower federal courts have long been bound by a code, but the Supreme Court has never been subject to those requirements because of its special constitutional status.

Still the lack of enforcement mechanism or a process to handle ethics complaints drew criticism , as did the absence of any specific restrictions on gifts, travel or real estate deals.

However, the nine-page code cautioned that members of the Supreme Court should not participate in activities that “detract from the dignity” of the job, interfere with a justice’s ability to carry out official duties, “reflect adversely on the justice’s impartiality” or “lead to frequent disqualification.”

Elizabeth A. Harris contributed reporting.

Abbie VanSickle covers the United States Supreme Court for The Times. She is a lawyer and has an extensive background in investigative reporting. More about Abbie VanSickle

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Father’s day gift guide 2024: chic socks for dads who travel.

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The Socks in Eden ($40) socks from TAFT go a long way for dads who travel this Father’s Day.

It’s cliche but true — a good pair of socks sets the foundation for long day on your feet and, let’s be honest, Dad isn’t buying socks for himself. Summer travel season lines up perfectly with Father’s Day, so why not lean in to the quintessential Father’s Day gift, and find a one-of-a-kind source of comfort that looks good on his feet too?

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The Socks in Eden ($40) socks from TAFT go a long way for dads who travel this Father’s Day. They’re stunning and stylish with vibrant floral patterns to compliment any outfit, and the dashing 3-pack gets dads through the rigors of travel with smart sophistication. They also make a fetching 100 percent cotton Crew Sock in Green Duck Squad ($15).

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Icebreaker Men’s Merino Lifestyle Light Crew Socks ($21).

If Dad is a serious traveler, he will love the Men’s Merino Lifestyle Light Crew sock ($21). Each pair is made from merino wool, which makes it naturally odor-resistant. Keep your feet cool in the summer, yet warm in the winter, and enjoy the naturally anti-microbial benefits as well. Bonus: they’re supremely soft and don’t snag or tear!

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Thomas acknowledges more travel paid for by Harlan Crow. Colleagues report six-figure book payments

Justice Clarence Thomas is belatedly acknowledging more travel paid for by Republican megadonor Harlan Crow, while several colleagues reported six-figure payments as part of book deals

WASHINGTON — Justice Clarence Thomas on Friday belatedly acknowledged more travel paid by Republican megadonor Harlan Crow, while several colleagues reported six-figure payments as part of book deals.

Thomas, who has faced criticism for failing to report luxury trips paid for by Crow and others over many years, said in his annual financial disclosure that, in 2019, Crow paid for a hotel room in Bali, Indonesia, for a single night, and food and lodging at a private club in Sonoma County, California. He did not report any travel paid by others last year.

The disclosure on Indonesia is curious for what it omits: the rest of the trip. ProPublica reported last year that Thomas flew to Indonesia on Crow’s private jet and then boarded his superyacht for an islands tour, one of many trips Crow has given to Thomas and his wife, Ginni, over the years.

Another justice, Ketanji Brown Jackson , reported eye-popping numbers, a nearly $900,000 advance for her upcoming memoir, and attention-grabbing gifts, four tickets to a Beyoncé concert valued at $3,700 from the singer herself.

Jackson was one of four Supreme Court justices who reported sizable income from book deals. Justice Brett Kavanaugh reported being paid $340,000 by the conservative Regnery Publishing company. The company was sold and the book is to be published by an imprint at Hachette Book Group, according to Axios, which also reported this week that Kavanaugh’s book will deal with his contentious confirmation hearing that included allegations of sexual misconduct, which he has denied. The court confirmed Friday that the justice is writing a legal memoir.

Justices Neil Gorsuch and Sonia Sotomayor reported royalty income of $250,000 and nearly $90,000, respectively.

In their day jobs, the justices are being paid $298,500 this year, except for Chief Justice John Roberts, who earns $312,200.

The only justice whose report was not available Friday is Samuel Alito, who received an extension for up to 90 days, as he does most years. The justice has separately been under scrutiny over flags that flew outside homes he owned. He has said they were raised by his wife.

Jackson, the first Black woman on the nation’s highest court, signed a book contract soon after taking her seat in 2022. The book, “Lovely One,” is to be published in September.

The total value of her book deal has not been publicly disclosed, but it is expected to rival if not exceed what Sotomayor was paid for her memoir, “My Beloved World,” more than $3 million.

Among the current justices, only Roberts, Alito and Justice Elena Kagan have so far not cut book deals. Thomas received a $1.5 million advance, stunning at the time, for his 2007 book, “My Grandfather’s Son.” Justice Amy Coney Barrett in 2022 reported receiving $425,000 for a yet-to-be-released book, part of a reported $2 million deal she signed soon after joining the court in 2020.

The disclosures paint a partial picture of the justices’ finances, as they are not required to reveal the value of their homes or, for those who are married, their spouses’ salary.

The justices adopted an ethics code in November, though it lacks a means of enforcement. The code treats travel, food and lodging as expenses rather than gifts, for which monetary values must be reported. Justices aren’t required to attach a value to expenses.

In March, the federal judiciary began requiring judges to disclose travel-related gifts and their values — rather than reporting such gifts as reimbursements. The justices say they generally abide by the same rules, but Thomas did not disclose the cost of the Bali hotel.

Some Democratic lawmakers are continuing to press legislation that would require the court to adopt a binding code of conduct and provide for investigations of alleged violations. But the prospect for such legislation is considered remote in a closely divided Congress.

Only two justices reported receiving gifts last year. Thomas said he was given two photo albums worth $2,000 by Terrence Giroux and his wife. Giroux is the executive director emeritus of the Horatio Alger Association.

Jackson received artwork for her Supreme Court office worth $12,500. And then there were the Beyoncé tickets, worth more than $900 a pop. Beyoncé performed two concerts in the Washington area in August 2023, though Jackson’s disclosure does not say when or where the tickets were for.

“Justice Jackson is Crazy in Love with Beyonce’s music,” Supreme Court spokeswoman Patricia McCabe said, invoking a Beyoncé song. “Who isn’t?”

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Thomas acknowledges more travel paid for by Harlan Crow. Colleagues report six-figure book payments

FILE - Members of the Supreme Court sit for a new group portrait following the addition of Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, at the Supreme Court building in Washington, Oct. 7, 2022. Bottom row, from left, Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice Clarence Thomas, Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts, Associate Justice Samuel Alito, and Associate Justice Elena Kagan. Top row, from left, Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett, Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch, Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, file)

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Clarence Thomas on Friday belatedly acknowledged more travel paid by Republican megadonor Harlan Crow, while several colleagues reported six-figure payments as part of book deals.

Thomas, who has faced criticism for failing to report luxury trips paid for by Crow and others over many years, said in his annual financial disclosure that, in 2019, Crow paid for a hotel room in Bali, Indonesia, for a single night, and food and lodging at a private club in Sonoma County, California. He did not report any travel paid by others last year.

The disclosure on Indonesia is curious for what it omits: the rest of the trip. ProPublica reported last year that Thomas flew to Indonesia on Crow’s private jet and then boarded his superyacht for an islands tour, one of many trips Crow has given to Thomas and his wife, Ginni, over the years.

Another justice, Ketanji Brown Jackson , reported eye-popping numbers, a nearly $900,000 advance for her upcoming memoir, and attention-grabbing gifts, four tickets to a Beyoncé concert valued at $3,700 from the singer herself.

Jackson was one of four Supreme Court justices who reported sizable income from book deals. Justice Brett Kavanaugh reported being paid $340,000 by the conservative Regnery Publishing company. The company was sold and the book is to be published by an imprint at Hachette Book Group, according to Axios, which also reported this week that Kavanaugh’s book will deal with his contentious confirmation hearing that included allegations of sexual misconduct, which he has denied. The court confirmed Friday that the justice is writing a legal memoir.

Justices Neil Gorsuch and Sonia Sotomayor reported royalty income of $250,000 and nearly $90,000, respectively.

In their day jobs, the justices are being paid $298,500 this year, except for Chief Justice John Roberts, who earns $312,200.

The only justice whose report was not available Friday is Samuel Alito, who received an extension for up to 90 days, as he does most years. The justice has separately been under scrutiny over flags that flew outside homes he owned. He has said they were raised by his wife.

Jackson, the first Black woman on the nation’s highest court, signed a book contract soon after taking her seat in 2022. The book, “Lovely One,” is to be published in September.

The total value of her book deal has not been publicly disclosed, but it is expected to rival if not exceed what Sotomayor was paid for her memoir, “My Beloved World,” more than $3 million.

Among the current justices, only Roberts, Alito and Justice Elena Kagan have so far not cut book deals. Thomas received a $1.5 million advance, stunning at the time, for his 2007 book, “My Grandfather’s Son.” Justice Amy Coney Barrett in 2022 reported receiving $425,000 for a yet-to-be-released book, part of a reported $2 million deal she signed soon after joining the court in 2020.

The disclosures paint a partial picture of the justices’ finances, as they are not required to reveal the value of their homes or, for those who are married, their spouses’ salary.

The justices adopted an ethics code in November, though it lacks a means of enforcement. The code treats travel, food and lodging as expenses rather than gifts, for which monetary values must be reported. Justices aren’t required to attach a value to expenses.

In March, the federal judiciary began requiring judges to disclose travel-related gifts and their values — rather than reporting such gifts as reimbursements. The justices say they generally abide by the same rules, but Thomas did not disclose the cost of the Bali hotel.

Some Democratic lawmakers are continuing to press legislation that would require the court to adopt a binding code of conduct and provide for investigations of alleged violations. But the prospect for such legislation is considered remote in a closely divided Congress.

Only two justices reported receiving gifts last year. Thomas said he was given two photo albums worth $2,000 by Terrence Giroux and his wife. Giroux is the executive director emeritus of the Horatio Alger Association.

Jackson received artwork for her Supreme Court office worth $12,500. And then there were the Beyoncé tickets, worth more than $900 a pop. Beyoncé performed two concerts in the Washington area in August 2023, though Jackson’s disclosure does not say when or where the tickets were for.

“Justice Jackson is Crazy in Love with Beyonce’s music,” Supreme Court spokeswoman Patricia McCabe said, invoking a Beyoncé song. “Who isn’t?”

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French Gifts, Gourmet Food, Products from France

Wouldn’t you like to offer gifts with a French flavor to those special people in your life and spoil yourself with something special? Saveur du Jour delivers quality French products like Gourmet Food , delicious  Macaroons , French Beauty Products , Paris Souvenirs ,   French themed products and products from Provence . We even offer French weddings and party favors. Our macarons and salami are made by French chefs in California.

Saveur du Jour will wrap your gifts and include your personal messages as well.

French Products in the US

Haven’t you been longing for particular products from France because on your last visit you did not have time or luggage space to bring back much from France? That's where we come in!

Saveur du Jour does its best to source quality French products within the US as well as in France to offer you the widest online choice of French things and provide you with the most economical shipping options possible for products shipped  within the United States, and to some other countries. Some of our products are made by French chefs and artists in the US.

Gourmet Gifts Online

Surprise your loved ones with a Gourmet Gift ! Our gift ideas include Macaroons , French Calissons and Chocolates ,  flavorful Herbes de Provence ,  delicious Lavender Honey and more .

Jewelry & Home Decor Gifts

Explore our expanded collection of vintage and antique jewelry, as well as collectibles from France, Europe and beyond. At Saveur du Jour our commitment to sustainability drives us to breathe new life into cherished treasures of the past, contributing to a brighter future for our planet. Join us in preserving the beauty of history while embracing a more eco-conscious way of adorning your life.